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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,881.60, 304,819.20 and 120,279.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,881.60, 304,819.20 and 120,279.60 is: 165,987.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,881.60 : 304,819.20 = 120,279.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,881.60/304,819.20 = 120,279.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,881.60x = 304,819.20 × 120,279.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,881.60x = 36,663,531,448.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,663,531,448.32/220,881.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,987.26

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